“A lot of people make it sort of a love song—slow and easygoing,” said Dylan. “But it isn’t a love song. It’s a statement that maybe you can say something to make yourself feel better. It’s as if you ...

Bob Dylan recorded the original version of his song “All Along the Watchtower” on Nov. 6, 1967. Less than a year later, the Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded such a memorable version that if you type ...